You will find something for all ages this month.
From recent award-winning films to all time classics, Queens hosts a variety of free outdoor movies every night in August. Grab a blanket, find a spot, and get comfortable. Movies begin at dusk. Some dates include live performances or activities. No reservations required, unless otherwise specified.
Thursday, August 24
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Maspeth Federal Bank Forest Hills parking lot, 101-09 Metopolitan Avenue, Forest Hills
Stop by early for a chance to meet R2-D2 & BB-8.
Friday, August 25
Natural Born Killers (part of KDC Friday Night Movie)
Knockdown Center’s backyard, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth
8 PM for live music followed by a feature film. Free with RSVP.
Saturday, August 26
The Last Dragon (part of Arts, Culture & Fun)
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Fences (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Montbellier Park, Spring Field Boulevard and 139th Avenue, Springfield Gardens
Sunday, August 27
The Lego Batman Movie (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park in Tudor Park, N Conduit Avenue and 82 Street, Ozone Park
Monday, August 28
The Jungle Book (part of Movies Under the Stars)
George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven
Finding Dory (part of Movies on the Waterfront)
Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Zootopia
Main Park House in Cunningham Park, 196th Street and Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
Tuesday, August 29
BIG (1988)
The Ditty’s backyard, 35-03 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
High School Musical
All Saint’s Church, 96th Street and 86th Avenue, Woodhaven
Rain or shine as movie can be moved into the Parish Hall. Food and refreshments are served.
Wednesday, August 30
The Jungle Book (part of Movies on the Green)
The Shops at Atlas Park , 88-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Thursday, August 31
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Lawrence Virgilio Playground, 39 Road and Woodside Avenue, Woodside
More free outdoor movies will be added as we see them.
Past events
Tuesday, August 1
Zootopia (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Baisley Pond Park, Baisley Boulevard and 156 Street, Jamaica (Field in Front of August Martin High School)
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Ditty’s backyard, 35-03 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
All Saint’s Church, 96th Street and 86th Avenue, Woodhaven
Rain or shine as movie can be moved into the Parish Hall. Food and refreshments are served.
Wednesday, August 2
The Challenge (Qatar/France/Italy – part of Outdoor Cinema)
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
An international film festival. Arrive at 7 pm for a pre-screening cultural performance and regional cuisine.
Queen of Katwe (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tangled (part of Movies on the Green)
Shops at Atlas Park, 80-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Thursday, August 3
Rain the Color Blue With a Little Red in It / Akounak Tedalat Tah Tazoughai (West Africa- part of Passport Thursdays Outdoor)
Flushings Meadows Corona Park by Queens Museum
7 pm. The series includes dance, music, and a film from the corresponding country/region.
Friday, August 4
The Graduate (part of CINEMA LIC)
Hunter’s Point South Park, Center Boulevard and 51st Avenue, Long Island City
Space Jam
Crocheron Park, 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway, Bayside
Saturday, August 5
Finding Nemo (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Rosemary’s Playground, Fairway Avenue and Woodbine Street, Ridgewood
Sunday, August 6
Indiana Jones – Temple of Doom (part of Movie Nights in the Rockaways)
Broad Channel Park, East 16th Road to East 18th Road on Cross Bay Boulevard, Broad Channel
Monday, August 7
School of Rock (part of Movies on the Waterfront)
Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Tuesday, August 8
Rocky
The Ditty’s backyard, 35-03 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Wednesday, August 9
The Silence Before Bach (Spain – part of Outdoor Cinema)
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
An international film festival. Arrive at 7 pm for a pre-screening cultural performance and regional cuisine.
The Boss Baby (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, 93-29 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park
Minions
Maspeth Federal Bank Main Office parking lot, 56-18 69th Street, Maspeth
Special guest appearance by the Minions themselves at this free outdoor movies.
The Nut Job (part of Movies on the Green)
The Shops at Atlas Park , 88-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Thursday, August 10
Off the Rails (part of The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema)
Queens Museum Lawn, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
A Space Odyssey
LIC Landing in Hunter’s Point South Park, Borden Avenue and Center Boulevard, Long Island City
Friday, August 11
A Bug’s Life (part of Movie Night Across from Golden Pond) • 7:30 pm–11 pm
Crocheron Park, 35th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway, Bayside
North by Northwest (part of Ninth annual Classic Film Fridays)
Rufus King Park, Jamaica Avenue between 150 and 153 streets, Jamaica
Get Out (part of KDC Friday Night Movie)
Knockdown Center’s backyard, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth
All free outdoor movies here also offer live music at 8 pm. Free with RSVP.
Saturday, August 12
Sully (part of Arts, Culture & Fun)
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Finding Dory (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Rosemary’s Playground, Fairway Avenue and Woodbine Street, Ridgewood
Sunday, August 13
Fences (part of Movie Nights in the Rockaways)
Beach 59th Street Playground, Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Queens
Monday, August 14
Toy Story 3 (part of Movies on the Waterfront)
Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Zootopia (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Forest Park’s George Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven
1776 (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Main Park House in Cunningham Park, 196th Street and Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
Tuesday, August 15
Jumanji
The Ditty’s backyard, 35-03 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, NY, 11105
Finding Dory
All Saint’s Church, 96th Street and 86th Avenue, Woodhaven
Rain or shine as movie can be moved into the Parish Hall. Food and refreshments are served.
Wednesday, August 16
Romance and Cigarettes (USA – part of Outdoor Cinema)
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
An international film festival. Arrive at 7 pm for a pre-screening cultural performance and regional cuisine.
Norm of the North (part of Movies on the Green)
The Shops at Atlas Park , 88-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Sing!
Maspeth Federal Bank Main Office parking lot, 56-18 69th Street, Maspeth
Thursday, August 17
NYSFERATU – Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mastrovito
Queens Museum , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Family-friendly drawing and animation art activities start at 7 pm, followed by film.
Friday, August 18
Beauty and the Beast (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Juniper Valley Park, 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard North, Middle Village
Finding Dory
LIC Landing in Hunter’s Point South Park, Borden Avenue and Center Boulevard, Long Island City
Witches of Eastwick (part of KDC Friday Night Movie)
Knockdown Center’s backyard, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth
All free outdoor movies here also offer live music at 8 pm. Free with RSVP.
Saturday, August 19
Moana (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Rosemary’s Playground, Fairway Avenue and Woodbine Street, Ridgewood
Sunday, August 20
Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Beach 94th Street, off Shorefront Parkway, Rockaway Beach
Monday, August 21
Titanic (part of Movies on the Waterfront)
Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Tuesday, August 22
Moana (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Playground for All Children, 111 Street and Corona Avenue, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Bridesmaids
The Ditty’s backyard, 35-03 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria
Wednesday, August 23
Sing (part of Movies Under the Stars)
Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Bad Hair (Venezuela/Peru – part of Outdoor Cinema)
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
An international film festival. Arrive at 7 pm for a pre-screening cultural performance and regional cuisine.
Finding Dory (part of Movies on the Green)
The Shops at Atlas Park , 88-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
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